Duners Restaurant

4.7

2258 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

28 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 45 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Charming

Established in 1983 Duner’s is a casual fine dining restaurant located five miles west of Charlottesville. The menu changes daily, crafted from locally sourced, seasonal ingredients under Relais & Châteaux Chef and Owner, Christian Kelly. Our extensive wine list, curated by General Manager & Sommelier Matthew Blaszak, ensures the perfect pairing for every dish.

•Open Tuesday to Sunday from 5 PM to 9 PM

•Closed Monday

•Parties of 1-12 guests reserve on OpenTable

•Friday and Saturday, parties limited to 6 guests

•Parties larger than 12 must reserve with the General Manager by contacting 434-293-8352 or dunersrestaurant@gmail.com

•Bar Seating available nightly on a first-come basis

•The Main Dining Room & Red Room accommodate parties of 1-6 and are ADA accessible

•The Porch is heated in winter, cooled in summer, and open-air during temperate months. Enjoyable for both small parties and groups of 6-12. It can also be used for private events involving 25-40

www.DunersRestaurant.com

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sun 17:00–21:00
Phone number
(434) 293-8352
Website
http://www.dunersrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Christian Kelly

Location
4372 Ivy Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Area
Charlottesville
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,258 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Charlottesville
Best Food
Charlottesville
Healthy
Charlottesville
Hot spot
Charlottesville
Neighbourhood gem
Charlottesville
Great for fine wines
Charlottesville
Most Booked

Review summary

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Duners Restaurant in Charlottesville consistently delights with "outstanding service" and "delicious food." Patrons praise the diverse menu, highlighting items like duck, crème caramel, and crab cakes. The bar is lauded as "exceptional," and the atmosphere offers a cozy, lively dining experience. Despite occasional service hiccups, Duners remains a beloved local favorite.

2,258 Reviews

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Sarah
VIP
Richmond
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Duner’s never disappoints! Delicious meal with fabulous service.
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Susan
New York City
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fun restaurant. Great friendly and casual vibe. Loved the fried oysters and the homemade tartar sauce with the crab cakes.
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Scott
VIP
Atlanta
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Long time fan. Dessert menu one of the best I have ever seen. Unsure but seems like an Upgrade from our last visit. Consistently great food and service!
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Richmond
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently wonderful customer service and meal!
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Maynard
VIP
Western NC
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good experience as always! Rockfish was good but would order something different next time.
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Kayce
Richmond
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 18 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. Server was knowledgeable about food allergens and how food was prepared. Steak was cooked to perfection. Everyone loved their meals.
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Gregory
VIP
Raleigh
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on 18 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Longtime fairly frequent patron. Have absolutely loved this place for decades. Service just seems consistently … off … legit uncomfortable and unfriendly. Who knows what reason, but has been noticeable last 3 visits. Food not good enough to overcome. Will remove from rotation for a few months maybe permanently…
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Sharon
Raleigh
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Duners has been my favorite restaurant for years and continues its tradition of excellence. Highly recommend the duck and the crème caramel. outstanding bar and drinks. Such an iconic Charlottesville experience.
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Pat
Richmond
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time back since Duner’s changed hands. We were greeted warmly, seated on the porch, which was warm and comfortable. Noise level not as bad as it usually is in the main dining room. Service was perfect, attentive, friendly. Thrilled to see the duck egg rolls and fried oysters still on the menu; they do not disappoint! Crab cakes were stellar, as always. (Duners and Hamiltons are the only places I will order crab cakes in Cville; grew up picking crab so I have high standards and expect crab cakes without filler.) My husband had the lamb and declared it delicious and perfectly prepared. Almond streusel with cherries a al mode was phenomenal, as was my husband’s raspberry chocolate cake. So happy to know the best parts of the old Duners live on.
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Shyla
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place to eat. My husband and I went there post Valentine’s Day. Busy evening but we were well taken cared of and food was wonderful! Will definitely plan on coming here in the future!
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FAQs

Duners Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (434) 293-8352.

Duners Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 2258 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

28 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 45 times today

Order delivery or takeout

4372 Ivy Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Charlottesville
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sun 17:00–21:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Christian Kelly
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.dunersrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(434) 293-8352

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Duners Restaurant

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Popular dishes

Pan Seared Beef Tenderloin

Coconut Cake

Fried Oysters

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What 2,258 people are saying

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